Category: Training & Education
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BuildOps Report: AI Adoption Reaches a Turning Point in Commercial Contracting
The commercial contracting industry is undergoing a major transformation. While most contractors remain optimistic about growth, many face mounting pressures from labor shortages, aging infrastructure and intensifying competition. According to The Pivot Point: AI and the Future of Commercial Contracting, a new report by BuildOps and Kickstand based on a survey of more than 600…
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Mastering Project Success: Integrating CPM Scheduling and Task Management in Construction
Every construction and engineering project, regardless of its scale, hinges on a single critical element: the schedule. It’s more than a timeline; it’s the multidimensional blueprint that guides every phase, from initial concept to final closeout. The success of the entire project rests on this foundational document. Given the escalating complexity of today’s projects, an…
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Streamlined Permitting: The Competitive Edge for On-Time, Profitable Construction Projects
The construction and building industries operate on tight margins and even tighter deadlines. As you undertake new commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects, a seemingly straightforward administrative step — the permitting process — often escalates into an unexpected and costly roadblock. Traditional permitting, a complex administrative maze of applications, reviews, and inspections, can introduce significant delays…
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When Safety Tech Backfires: Why Over-Engineered Systems Can Put Construction Workers at Risk
Busy constructions sites are a gauntlet. In any given shift, workers may have to navigate between excavators swinging loads, delivery trucks reversing into tight spaces and forklifts moving heavy pallet loads back and forth. In these high stakes environments, safety systems are deployed with the very best of intentions – preventing collisions, protecting pedestrians and…
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Why Vertical AI Is Poised to Transform Construction Productivity
Across nearly every sector, artificial intelligence is changing the way work gets done. In construction, however, the digital transformation era is just getting started — and the potential impact is huge. Despite forecasts projecting the global construction market to surpass $20 trillion by 2029 (up from $16.45 trillion in 2025), the industry has historically lagged…
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OSHA’s 2025 Rules Tighten Safety Requirements: Why Recordkeeping Software Is Now Essential
Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S., and OSHA’s new 2025 regulations raise the bar for compliance. With the industry still accounting for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety is no longer a back-office task — it’s a core business function. OSHA’s recent updates reflect a shift toward prevention…
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Building the Future Workforce: How the Construction Industry Can Attract Youth to the Trades
As the school year gets underway, high school juniors and seniors are weighing their next steps after graduation. Some may already have a clear direction, but many are staring down a future clouded by uncertainty. Universities are contending with budget cuts, student debt looms large and white-collar career paths are increasingly saturated and competitive. One…
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How Better Communication Can Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Construction Workers
There is a generational shift in the construction workforce. For companies, this could be a crisis — or an opportunity. The construction industry needs 439,000 new workers this year, while 41% of the current workforce will retire within the next five years. This workforce shift creates a major opportunity for companies that can attract and…
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Construction’s Tech Revolution: Why the Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore Digital Tools
The construction industry isn’t known for embracing technology. In fact, it ranks as one of the least technologically advanced industries. But this perception doesn’t have to define its future. After 35 years working with contractors, I’ve seen how firms navigate shifting markets firsthand. What’s clear today is that technology is no longer optional. Cloud platforms,…
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Why Training and Maintenance Are Critical for Roadside Crash Cushions and Safety Systems
In highway work zones and along high-speed corridors, impact attenuators and crash cushions often serve as the last line of defense between a vehicle and catastrophe. These safety systems are engineered to absorb impact, redirect vehicles that veer off course, and protect both motorists and workers. Even the most rigorously tested device can fail if…